Turf City Redevelopment 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

The Turf City redevelopment in Bukit Timah is one of Singapore’s most exciting urban transformations in decades. Located on a vast 176 hectare site, the former racecourse and lifestyle hub is now set to become a future-ready residential estate for 15,000–20,000 residents. Guided by the URA Draft Master Plan 2025, the redevelopment will blend heritage, nature, and modern housing into a sustainable new town.

📜 History of Turf City

The story of Turf City spans more than 90 years, evolving from a racecourse into a vibrant lifestyle destination, and soon, into a modern residential hub:

• 1933 – The Bukit Timah Racecourse officially opens, quickly becoming the home of horse racing in Singapore.
• 1999 – The Singapore Turf Club relocates to Kranji, and the site is renamed Turf City. It later becomes home to food outlets, family entertainment, and sports facilities.
• 2023 – The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) ends leases, clearing the way for redevelopment into a housing estate. The land was leased out for lifestyle and recreational use until Dec 31, 2023, and its tenants included sports facilities and a shopping mall, The Grandstand.

From racing history to modern homes, Turf City reflects the transformation of Singapore’s urban fabric.

🏡 URA’s Vision for Turf City

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has outlined a bold vision for Turf City as part of its Draft Master Plan 2025. The new estate will be shaped around three guiding principles:

1. Inclusive Housing: The first HDB flats in Bukit Timah in nearly 40 years, alongside private condominiums. This ensures affordability and diversity in one of Singapore’s most prestigious districts.
2. Heritage Preservation: 22 heritage buildings will be conserved, including the iconic Grandstand and old stable blocks, which will be repurposed into community or lifestyle spaces.
3. Green & Sustainable Living: Large forested zones around Bukit Tinggi and Eng Neo Avenue will remain intact, with ecological corridors linking residents to nature reserves and parks. There will be a nature park inside of Turf City as announced in Oct 2025.

Beyond housing, the plan emphasises creating a car-lite, walkable town where every daily need — from shops to schools to green spaces — is within a 10-minute walk.

🚇 Connectivity & Transport Upgrades

Connectivity will be one of Turf City’s strongest selling points:

• Turf City MRT Station (Cross Island Line, opening ~2032) will put the estate within direct reach of Bright Hill, Clementi, Punggol, and eventually Changi Airport.
• A new Integrated Transport Hub with a bus interchange will connect seamlessly with the MRT station.
• Drivers will enjoy easy access to PIE, BKE, and Dunearn Road, linking the estate to the rest of Singapore.
• There will be significant road improvements are required to accommodate the increase in traffic from the new developments. This includes the widening of Eng Neo Ave, Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road.

For future residents of Turf City Condos, this means shorter commutes, higher accessibility, and stronger long-term property values. In fact, most residents will live within a 10-min walk to an MRT station and bus services will enhance first and last mile connectivity.

🌳 Green Living & Lifestyle Amenities

One of the most exciting aspects of Turf City’s redevelopment is its focus on green and community living:

• Nature & Parks: Forested areas will be preserved and integrated with jogging trails, cycling paths, and community gardens.
• Sports & Wellness: New sports facilities, gyms, and wellness centres will be developed near the heart of the estate.
• Retail & Dining: Future malls and F&B clusters will bring convenience, while the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings will create unique retail experiences.
• Schools & Education: Plans include neighbourhood schools and childcare centres, alongside proximity to prestigious Bukit Timah schools and international schools. Bukit Timah is of course known as its many top schools such as Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Hwa Chong and Anglo Chinese Primary School.

🕰️ Development Timeline

The Turf City redevelopment will roll out in phases over the next 20–30 years:

• 2025 – URA Master Plan 2025 finalised; detailed planning begins.
• Late 2020s – Infrastructure and transport works, including MRT construction.
• Early 2030s – First housing launches (public & private).
• 2032 – Turf City MRT station opens (Cross Island Line).
• 2040s – Completion of estate with full community amenities.

📈 Property Market Impact

Bukit Timah is already one of Singapore’s most sought-after residential districts, and Turf City’s transformation is expected to have major implications. The Turf City is expected to be a huge investment opportunity for the savvy real estate investors.

• HDB Demand: First-time buyers will have access to Bukit Timah HDBs, a rarity in decades. The HDB flats in Turf City will be the first public housing blocks in Bukit Timah in about 40 years. The last one was the Toh Yi estate that was built about 40 years ago ! With high transaction prices in the Bukit Timah area, BTO flats planned in the area are likely to fall under the Prime or Plus housing models, with mostly 3-room and 4-room flats to ensure that the BTO prices are affordable for a wider range of buyers. Public housing is expected to be planned around the Turf City MRT station, which will be situated near the former Grandstand mall. 
• Private Condos: Investors can expect strong capital appreciation given MRT proximity and limited supply of new homes in the area.
• Rental Market: Proximity to international schools and expat lifestyle amenities makes Turf City condos attractive to tenants.

Check out our Turf City FAQs – Everything Buyers Want To Know In 2025 article for more information too.

❓ Turf City Redevelopment FAQs

Q1. What kind of housing will Turf City have?
Both HDB flats and private condominiums will be developed, offering options for diverse buyer groups.

Q2. When will Turf City condos be launched?
The first condo projects are likely to launch in the early 2030s, after MRT and infrastructure works are underway.

Q3. Will heritage buildings be demolished?
No. The Grandstand and 26 other buildings are slated for conservation and adaptive reuse.

Q4. Is Turf City a good investment?
Yes. The mix of MRT connectivity, rare Bukit Timah location, and URA’s 10-minute town concept positions Turf City Condos as a prime investment.

📢 Conclusion

The Turf City redevelopment is more than just another housing project — it’s a once-in-a-generation transformationfor Bukit Timah. Blending history, greenery, and connectivity, Turf City will be a flagship residential estate shaping Singapore’s future. For homeowners and investors alike, Turf City Condos represent an unparalleled opportunity.